Simple Joys

I held my niece in my arms this morning
while she drank her milk through a straw
She held the cup in both of her hands
as she drank and drank until there was no more
She is big now but not as big as she will be
I remember her infancy and the mornings
I would care for her and feed her
Cradling her in my arms
Holding the bottle of formula
As her small hands touched
Either side of the bottle
It is simple and joyous
To see her grow and change
And gradually become
The person she will one day be
For now I try and
Let these moments come
And enjoy them
Sweet girl
There is light enough in you
To shine in both our lives